Deer Park is growing! To address the increase in enrollment we are asking the community to consider a replacement bond in the February 2024 election. Learn more about the bond at https://www.dpsd.org/page/bond-levy-information
This week is National Bus Safety Week! Please take a moment to review bus safety expectations with your children to ensure a safe ride to and from school. Thank you, bus drivers! Expectations include remaining seated, clearing the aisle, using quiet voices, and crossing in front of the bus. Here is a bus safety video created by our bus drivers for you to learn and enjoy! https://youtu.be/1CMxJP5NtFA
Just a reminder - No School - Friday Oct 13th - Teacher LID Day! Have a great 3 day weekend.
How does school funding work? It's a question we get a lot. Take a look at these graphics and let us know what other questions you have! You can also view our Citizen's Guide to the District Budget on our website: https://5il.co/1maci
Did you know that funding for our STEM classes partially comes from the EP&O levy? These classes teach students hands-on skills while preparing them for their future. Learn more about the February 2024 measures at https://www.dpsd.org/page/bond-levy-information
Did you know that funding for our STEM classes partially comes from the EP&O levy? These classes teach students hands-on skills while preparing them for their future. Learn more about the February 2024 measures at https://www.dpsd.org/page/bond-levy-information
Our schools are our community. We are asking the community to consider a levy and bond in the February 2024 election that will continue funding for the day-to-day operations of our schools and address our facility needs and growing enrollment. All to ensure our students and staff have access to learning spaces that support their future growth.
HAPPY NATIONAL CUSTODIAN DAY! An ENORMOUS round of applause is owed today and every day to all the custodians and maintenance crew who work tirelessly to keep our schools clean, safe, and primed for student success!
Say Cheese!! Picture Day - Wednesday - Oct 4th
At the September 25 meeting, the Deer Park School Board approved resolutions asking our community to consider two funding measures in the February 13, 2024 election. We are asking voters to consider a Capital Projects Bond and a renewal of the Educational Programs and Operations Levy. Read about how these measures will support students and staff. For more information, visit our website: https://www.dpsd.org/page/bond-levy-information.
Reminder: This coming Wednesday - Sept 27th is our first late start Wednesday. School will begin at 9:35 am. Buses will pick up one hour later, and parent drop off will begin at 9:20 am. Thank you!
Please be sure to check the lost n found for your students lost items. Items will be donated the last Friday of the Month.
https://padlet.com/triciakannberg/dpe-lost-and-found-r58dc11xw9diny3k
Come to the PTO meeting! Wed - Sept 13th - in the DPE Library!
Meeting starts @ 3:35pm
Reminder: Late Start Wednesday - May 31st. School starts @ 9:35, parent drop off starts at 9:20am.
There will be no school on Monday - May 29th in observance of Memorial Day.
Thank you to all who have served to protect our country.
Donuts With Grown Ups!
Friday - May 12th 7:00 am - 8:00 am sharp.
Join us for donuts on the playground to celebrate the special grown-ups in your life.
Feel free to bring a blanket/chair if you wish since this will be outside. There will also be a selfie wall to take a picture with your special grown-ups!
Late start tomorrow, Wednesday, April 26th. School will begin at 9:35 am. Buses will pick up one hour later, and parent drop off will begin at 9:20 am. Thank you!
We have a few friendly reminders:
1. Drop off in the morning is at 8:20 am. We are not able to provide supervision prior to this time. Thank you for your help in keeping our kids safe!
2. If you need to make a change in how your student gets home, please call the office by 2:00 pm to allow time for the secretaries to deliver notes to classroom teachers.
3. Classroom pictures will be taken this Thursday, April 20th.
Thank you,
Tricia
Tues- March 21st -Pizza Hut Night! Brought to you by the DP Elementary PTO! Come suppose the DPE PTO and eat some delicious pizza! 4:00-8:00
Due to some dangerous weather conditions this winter that required us to close schools, we've made some changes to the 2022-23 school calendar. Click the following link to learn more: https://www.dpsd.org/article/1030332
